"Fifty Shades of Grey" has caused quite a stir in Amarillo area religious circles.
"First of all, I totally did not think it would reach the movie theater," said Shay Wesley, 42, owner of Shay Wesley Photography.

As part of the Great Preacher Series, founder of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture James "Jim" C. Denison will be the guest speaker during all worship services Sunday at First Baptist Church Amarillo, 1208 S. Tyler St.

It's been about three weeks since The Church at Quail Creek welcomed new music minister Bart Starr, who drove 16 hours from Manchester, Tenn., with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
"We're already rehearsing (music) for weeks in advance," Starr said.

Editor's note: This is the last feature in a series profiling some of Amarillo's African-American trailblazers as part of Black History Month.
To many, the Rev. David Hill Sr. was known as "the little barefoot boy from Walker County.

VIDEO| It's almost two months into the new year, and many people are hitting the gym to fulfill that New Year's resolution of losing weight. For others, they've already faltered, and maybe if they had found the right class, they'd be more successful.

After having a Valentine's Day banquet for many years, one church decided to switch things up and offer a date night, which has gone over well for couples in need of a few hours alone to enjoy the romantic holiday.

VIDEO| PHOTOS| It's 3:45 p.m. Friday, and Clary Cantrell is deciding whether she wants to take her big Sofia doll and her "Nani" Lovey Lamb with her to Chick-fil-A at 2525 S. Georgia St. for Daddy Daughter Date Night.

Editor's note: This is one feature in a series profiling some of Amarillo's African-American trailblazers as part of Black History Month. The next feature will appear Friday.
Education and community service are both important to Lola Whitaker.